2026 Ram 3500 Laramie: Manahawkin Buyers Guide

Where Laramie fits in the lineup

Laramie sits at the midpoint of the 3500 range, and for a lot of shoppers it's the trim that ends the search. Below it, Tradesman and Big Horn/Lone Star are built around function first; above it, Limited and Limited Longhorn are priced roughly $12,000 higher for materials and design flourishes that matter more to some buyers than others. Laramie gets leather seating, a meaningfully bigger touchscreen than the lower trims, and enhanced driver-assistance features tuned for towing and highway driving - the practical upgrades, without paying flagship money for them.

Towing tech that actually helps

The trailer camera technology available on Laramie is worth understanding rather than skipping past. On a truck this size, especially in dually or Mega Cab configuration, visibility around a loaded trailer is a real limitation - trailer-mounted or hitch-view cameras let a driver see blind spots that mirrors alone can't cover, which matters whether you're backing a gooseneck livestock trailer into a barn or threading a boat trailer down a ramp at low tide. It's the kind of feature that sounds like a convenience upgrade until you're actually using it on a tight maneuver.

Cab and bed choices at Laramie

Laramie offers the full spread: Crew Cab in 6'4" or 8' bed configurations, and the extended Mega Cab, which is the largest cab Ram builds and pairs exclusively with the 6'4" bed. Mega Cab isn't a separate trim - it's a cab/bed configuration available specifically on Laramie, Limited, and Limited Longhorn - but it's worth knowing about at this trim level since it's where a lot of buyers first consider it, usually because they need more usable rear-seat room for a crew or family than a standard Crew Cab offers.

HEMI or Cummins on a Laramie

The engine math doesn't change by trim: the standard 410-hp, 429-lb-ft 6.4L HEMI V8 handles a wide range of towing needs, while the optional 430-hp, 1,075-lb-ft Cummins High-Output diesel adds $12,595 and a genuine step up in pulling power and low-end torque for heavier, more frequent towing. At Laramie's price point, buyers are often already committed to a specific trailer or towing use case, which makes the diesel decision a more concrete calculation than it is for someone still figuring out what they'll actually be hauling.

What local Laramie and Ram truck buyers say

Toby Mitchell described exactly the kind of patient, detail-oriented process a Laramie-level buyer usually wants: "Zach was a tremendous help in my journey to find a Ram 1500 which started rather poorly with a couple other dealerships. He was responsive, knowledgeable and took the time to listen for my needs and found me the exact spec I was looking for. The managers were also super helpful in some follow on questions about the transaction. Quick, easy and transparent paperwork as well." That same spec-first approach - finding the exact cab, bed, and engine combination rather than pushing whatever's on the lot - is what Laramie shoppers need most, since so few Laramie 3500s sitting on a lot match everyone's exact configuration. Zach is part of the sales team at Manahawkin Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram today.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a 2026 Ram 3500 Laramie cost?

Crew Cab with a 6'4" bed starts at $63,610 MSRP; the 8' bed version starts at $63,810. Both exclude the $2,595 destination charge and New Jersey's 6.625% sales tax. Mega Cab and the Cummins diesel option add further to the price.

What does Laramie add over Big Horn?

Leather-trimmed seats, a larger touchscreen display, advanced towing technology including trailer cameras, and enhanced driver-assistance systems tuned for towing and highway driving.

Can I get a Mega Cab Laramie?

Yes - Mega Cab is available on Laramie, along with Limited and Limited Longhorn. It's the largest cab Ram offers, with more rear-seat legroom than a standard Crew Cab, and pairs with the 6'4" bed only.

Is the Cummins diesel worth it on a Laramie?

It depends on your towing needs. The standard HEMI V8 (410 hp) covers a wide range of use cases; the Cummins High-Output diesel (430 hp, 1,075 lb-ft) is the stronger choice for buyers towing heavier trailers regularly or logging serious highway miles under load, for a $12,595 premium.

Where can I see a 2026 Ram 3500 Laramie in Manahawkin?

At Manahawkin Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, 188 Route 72. Current specials are posted online.